SmartStart Second Call for Applications

The CCR is issuing a second call for applications to the SmartStart Program. The mandate of this program is to support the new ventures of Ontario’s next generation entrepreneurs (post-secondary students and recent graduates of STEM programs) who are taking the next step out of publicly funded academic institutions and research hospitals by facilitating next generation entrepreneurship training and development.

Program Objectives:

1. Support entrepreneurial post-secondary STEM students and recent STEM graduates developing a start-up company

2. Provide a challenging and supportive environment for young entrepreneurs in their efforts to launch and grow businesses through entrepreneurship training

Eligible Applicants: Applicants must be either students at the masters or doctoral level or graduates from undergraduate or college advanced diploma program. In all cases, the applicant must be from Science, Technology, Engineering or Math programs. Please note this is a very competitive process and only 10 applicants will be funded.